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NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog Announces Governing Structure of India Energy Modelling Forum
Further to the constitution of the India Energy Modelling Forum —jointly launched by NITI Aayog and United States Agency for International Development  under the US–India Strategic Energy Partnership—on 2 July,NITI Aayog announced its governing structure on 8 October.
Part of the Sustainable Growth pillar of the US–India Strategic Energy Partnership , IEMF aims to engage Indian researchers, knowledge partners, think tanks and national and international government agencies and departments for modelling and long-term energy planning.
The governing structure of IEMFwill consist of an inter-ministerial and a steering committee.The inter-ministerial committee will be convened by NITI Aayog and headed by its CEO,and comprise senior officials from the ministries of petroleum and natural gas; power; new and renewable energy; coal; environment, forest and climate change; and department of science and technology. This committee will review the studies/modelling activitiesand provide directions and new areas of research.
The steering committee will comprise representatives of the:
- Government
- Industry Associations
- Academia
- Policyresearch organizations, think tanks and funding agencies.
Thiscommittee will shortlist policy issues to be taken up for study and might form various taskforces depending on the specific studies/modelling exercises to be carried out. The convener of this committee will be selected on a rotational basis for two years and will act as the interface between the inter-ministerial and steering committees and the working groups/taskforces. Prayas Group, Pune, will be the first convener of the steering committee.
India and the US have a long-standing collaboration on energy. The Sustainable Growth pillar, one of the four of the US–India SEP, is being chaired by NITI Aayog and USAID. This pillar brings together Indian and USresearchers and decision-makers to collaborate in three focal areas: energy data management;energy modelling, andpromotion of low carbon technologies. IEMF was launched under the area of energy modelling. Through collaborations with global energy modelling forums, such as Stanford Energy Modelling Forum and Energy Modelling Platform for Europe,IEMFhopes to share and learn from best practices.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Highest ever single day recoveries of 66,550 in last 24 hours
India scales another peak: Total recoveries cross 24 lakh
More than 100% increase in Recovered Cases in last 25 days
Collaborative and strategic measures led by the Union Government and implemented by the States/UTs are showing results.
India has registered the highest recoveries in a single day. 66,550 COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged in the last 24 hours. In a testimony of the government’s policy of TESTING aggressively, TRACKING comprehensively & TREATING efficiently, the total number of recoveries has crossed 24 lakh .
With this, India's Recovery Rate amongst the COVID-19 patients has reached 76% . The number of recovered patients has outpaced the active cases  by more than 17 lakh. The recovered patients are 3.41 times the active cases, as on date.
There has been more than 100% hike in the recoveries in the last 25 days.
The record high recoveries have ensured that the actual caseload of the country viz. the active cases, has reduced and currently comprises only 22.24% of the total positive cases.
As a result of the combined efforts of the Union Government and the States/UTs, there have been focused and effective measures of testing, containment through surveillance and contact tracing, isolation in home setting and institutions, coupled with efficient treatment in upgraded medical infrastructure through three categories of COVID facilities. These comprise the Dedicated COVID Care Centres, Dedicated COVID Health Centres and Dedicated COVID Hospitals. These sustained measures have collectively borne results. The steadily falling Case Fatality Rates stands at 1.84% today.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 192.52 Cr
Over 3.30 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 14,841
1,675 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.75%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 0.49%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 192.52 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,42,67,393 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.30 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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|
HCWs
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|
1st Dose
|
|
1,04,06,595
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
1,00,35,344
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
51,36,312
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FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,84,18,391
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
1,75,75,713
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
84,59,229
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|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
3,30,30,574
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
1,45,07,116
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
5,92,29,834
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
4,49,81,100
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
55,69,01,963
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
48,77,63,523
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
6,29,188
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
20,32,04,546
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
19,03,33,465
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
12,13,929
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|
Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
12,70,59,147
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
11,86,75,559
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
1,77,09,427
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
3,31,48,085
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|
Total
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|
1,92,52,70,955
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 14,841. Active cases now constitute 0.03% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.75%. 1,635 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,26,00,737.
1,675 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,07,626 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 84.74 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 0.49% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 0.41%.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘7.32% Government Stock 2024’, Auction for Sale  of ‘7.57% Government Stock 2033’, Auction for Sale  of ‘7.69% Government Stock 2043’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘7.72% Government Stock 2049’.
Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘7.32 per cent Government Stock, 2024’ for a notified amount of Rs 5,000 crore  through price based auction, ‘7.57 per cent Government Stock, 2033’ for a notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘7.69 per cent Government Stock, 2043’ for a notified amount of Rs 2,000 crore  through price based auction, and
 ‘7.72 per cent Government Stock, 2049’ for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore  through price based auction. Subject to the limit of Rs 17,000 crore, being total notified amount, GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to
Rs 1,000 crore each against any one or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on September 27, 2019 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on September 27, 2019. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and 12.00 noon and the competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and
12.30 p.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on September 27, 2019  and payment by successful bidders will be on September 30, 2019 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 69
More than 5.46 Cr COVID19 vaccine doses administered
15.20 lakh vaccine doses given till 7 pm today
The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 5.46 Crore today.
A total of 5,46,65,820 vaccine doses have been given, as per the provisional report till 7 pm today.
These include 80,18,757 HCWs who have taken the 1st dose and 50,92,757 HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, 85,53,228 FLWs , 33,19,005 FLWs , 2,42,50,649 beneficiaries more than 60 years old and 54,31,424 beneficiaries aged 45 and above with specific co-morbidities.
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|
HCWs
|
|
FLWs
|
|
45 to <60 years with Co-morbidities
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
80,18,757
|
|
50,92,757
|
|
85,53,228
|
|
33,19,005
|
|
54,31,424
|
|
2,42,50,649
Total 15,20,111 vaccine doses were given till 7 pm today, the Sixty Ninth day of nationwide COVID19 vaccination. Out of which 14,07,520 beneficiaries were vaccinated for 1st dose and 1,12,591 HCWs and FLWs received 2nd dose of vaccine as per the provisional report. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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Date:25th March,2021
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|
HCWs
|
|
FLWs
|
|
45to<60yearswithCo-morbidities
|
|
Over60years
|
|
Total Achievement
|
|
1stDose
|
|
2ndDose
|
|
1stDose
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1stDose
|
|
1stDose
|
|
1stDose
|
|
2ndDose
|
|
37,908
|
|
30,967
|
|
74,750
|
|
81,624
|
|
2,99,475
|
|
9,95,387
|
|
14,07,520
|
|
1,12,591
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address the Khelo India University Games which will be inaugurated tomorrow, 24th April in Bengaluru
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that it is a matter of great joy that the Khelo India University Games being held in Bengaluru which will be inaugurated tomorrow, 24th April. Shri Modi said that these games will go a long way in nurturing young sporting talent. Shri Modi has also informed that he would also be sharing his message on the start of the games tomorrow evening.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"It is a matter of great joy that the Khelo India University Games being held in Bengaluru will be inaugurated tomorrow, 24th April. These games will go a long way in nurturing young sporting talent.. I would also be sharing my message on the start of the games tomorrow evening."
Ministry of Railways
S.P. SINGH NEW DRM OF ER’S SEALDAH DIVISION
Kolkata, 29 July, 2020
Shri S.P. Singh  has taken the charge as the new Divisional Railway Manager of Sealdah Division, Eastern Railway  on Tuesday .
Shri Singh, an M.Tech from IIT, Delhi, belongs to the 1989 batch of Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers.
He started his career in Railways as the Asst Mechanical Engineer in the N.F. Railway and worked in various capacities such as Principal of Technical Training Centre at DLW, Varansai, Chief Workshop Manager of Railway Workshop at Mancheswar in the East Coast Railway, ADRM of Agra Division in the N.C. Railway, Chief Rolling Stock Engineer in the East Coast Railway and the like and thus acquired a versatile professional experience.
Shri Singh also joined extensive training programmes both within the country and abroad like Germany, Singapore, Malaysia to obtain further professional and managerial expertise.
After taking the charge, Shri Singh, the new DRM of Sealdah, started working to further enhance the safety & punctuality and upgradation of the passenger amenities vis-a-vis the all round development of the division.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
In RMS 2022-23, 180.71 LMT wheat procured from five states 
Wheat procurement in RMS 2022-23 has so far benefitted 16.99 Lakh farmers with an MSP value of Rs.36,412.86 crore.
Wheat procurement under the central pool is progressing in Rabi Marketing Season 2022-23 in the States/UTs of Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Himachal prdaesh.
Upto 16.05.2022, a quantity of 180.71 LMT of wheat has been procured, benefiting over 16.99 Lakh farmers with an MSP value of Rs.36,412.86 crore.
Wheat Procurement in RMS 2022-23 /
As on 17.05.2022
|
|
State/UT
|
|
Quantity of wheat Procurement 
|
|
No of farmers benefitted
|
|
MSP value 
|
|
PUNJAB
|
|
9575720
|
|
794846
|
|
19295.08
|
|
HARYANA
|
|
4071716
|
|
304324
|
|
8204.51
|
|
UTTAR PRADESH
|
|
237775
|
|
58449
|
|
479.12
|
|
MADHYA PRAESH
|
|
4174573
|
|
539471
|
|
8411.76
|
|
BIHAR
|
|
2663
|
|
499
|
|
5.37
|
|
RAJASTHAN
|
|
758
|
|
86
|
|
1.53
|
|
UTTRAKHAND
|
|
1327
|
|
401
|
|
2.67
|
|
CHANDIGARH
|
|
3221
|
|
379
|
|
6.49
|
|
DELHI
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
0.00
|
|
GUJARAT
|
|
6
|
|
3
|
|
0.01
|
|
HIMACHAL PR.
|
|
2887
|
|
1013
|
|
5.82
|
|
J & K
|
|
252
|
|
62
|
|
0.51
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
18070897.78
|
|
1699534
|
|
36412.86
Paddy procurement under central pool is progressing smoothly in Kharif Marketing Season  2021-22, in various procuring States/ UTs.
Upto 16.05.2022, a quantity of 777.97 LMT of Paddy  has been procured, benefiting 111.64 Lakh farmers with MSP value of Rs.1,52,482.46 crore.
State-wise Paddy Procurement in KMS 2021-22 /As on 17.05.2022
|
|
State/UT
|
|
Quantity of Paddy Procurement 
|
|
No of farmers benefitted
|
|
MSP value 
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
5174977
|
|
664522
|
|
10142.95
|
|
Telangana
|
|
7569939
|
|
1156179
|
|
14837.08
|
|
Assam
|
|
263793
|
|
31749
|
|
517.03
|
|
Bihar
|
|
4490319
|
|
642225
|
|
8801.03
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
27286
|
|
1956
|
|
53.48
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
9201000
|
|
2105972
|
|
18033.96
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
121865
|
|
25081
|
|
238.86
|
|
Haryana
|
|
5530596
|
|
310083
|
|
10839.97
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
27628
|
|
5851
|
|
54.15
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
753394
|
|
139359
|
|
1476.65
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
40520
|
|
8724
|
|
79.42
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
218681
|
|
73174
|
|
428.61
|
|
Kerala
|
|
581479
|
|
201751
|
|
1139.70
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
4582610
|
|
661756
|
|
8981.92
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
1337891
|
|
471438
|
|
2622.27
|
|
Odisha
|
|
5722304
|
|
1292732
|
|
11215.72
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
336
|
|
84
|
|
0.66
|
|
Punjab
|
|
18728335
|
|
933263
|
|
36707.54
|
|
NEF 
|
|
31249
|
|
14572
|
|
61.25
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
3476501
|
|
523708
|
|
6813.94
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
6553029
|
|
947326
|
|
12843.94
|
|
Uttrakhand
|
|
1155464
|
|
78798
|
|
2264.71
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
2200620
|
|
872889
|
|
4313.22
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
7357
|
|
563
|
|
14.42
|
|
Total
|
|
77797173
|
|
11163755
|
|
152482.46
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Slab of Under-construction Vehicular Under Pass Collapses in Kerala, No Injuries Reported
A deck slab of an under-construction Vehicular Under Pass  on Chengala to Neeleshwaram section of NH 66 in Kerala collapsed on Saturday, 29th October 2022 at around 03:30 AM. The incident occurred while the concreting work was in progress for the deck slab construction of the Vehicular Underpass. One Minor injury and no casualties have been reported.
From preliminary analysis, it is inferred that the scaffolding for carrying out the concreting works of deck slab had failed, leading to the collapse. However, in order to look into the detailed reason for the collapse, NHAI has constituted an expert committee of professors from National Institute of Technology  Surathkal and Calicut. The committee will suggest remedial measures and systemic improvements to avoid reoccurrences of such instances.
NHAI is committed to follow the highest standards in highway construction. In order to deal with the lapses in highway development, NHAI has a strict policy to decide penal action against defaulting firms/ personnel if there are any lapses in construction standards of bridges/structures/approaches to structure etc. by the Concessionaires/ Contractors / Consultants.
Special Service and Features
1.09 Kgs of Gold worth Rs.47.73 Lakhs seized by Chennai Air Customs. One pax arrested
On 06.02.2022, the officers of Chennai Air Customs intercepted a Lady passenger, Smt. Saithoon Beevi Jahabur Hussain, W/o Shri Jahabur Hussain, aged 38 years, resident of Chennai, who arrived from Dubai by Emirates Flight EK 544 and on examination found two packets containing Gold in paste form concealed and stitched in her inner-garments. On extraction one ingot of Gold weighing 971 grams recovered and seized. She was arrested.
Further on 06.02.2022, the officers of Chennai Air Customs intercepted a Male passenger, who arrived from Colombo by Indigo Airlines Flight 6E 1208 and on examination found one packets containing Gold in paste form concealed in person. On extraction one ingot of 123 grams recovered and seized.
A total of 1.09Kgs of Gold totally worth Rs. 47.73 Lakhs seized under the Customs Act, 1962.
Further investigation is under progress, according to a press release issued by Pr.Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Study on Nipah Virus
In the first week of June, 2019 outbreak of Nipah virus disease has been reported from Kerala. Immediately, the Union Health & Family Welfare Minister took a review meeting and a Multi-disciplinary Central teams consisting of experts from the National Centre for Disease Control , All India Institute of Medical Sciences  and the Indian Council of Medical Research  was deployed in the affected district to assist and guide the State health authorities. The team is supporting the State in investigations, contact tracing, sample testing and management of the Nipah Virus Disease . Point of Care Test facility has been established by the National Institute of Virology , Pune at Medical College Ernakulum. Experts from National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases , Bhopal were also involved with the local Animal Husbandry Department in investigation. Government of India is closely monitoring and assessing the situation at the highest level including by the Union Health & Family Welfare Minister.
One case of Nipah virus disease has been reported from Ernakulam District of Kerala. NIV, Pune deputed special teams to collect samples from Pteropus or fruit bats, which are the main reservoir of Nipah virus disease. Out of 36 Pteropus species bats tested for Nipah, 12  were found to be positive for “anti Nipah bat IgG antibodies”. Strategic Health Operation Centre  at NCDC has been activated since 4th June, 2019 and is coordinating with field teams on surveillance and response activities for Nipah containment. A dedicated phone-line has been established at SHOC to answer queries of general public. Further, specific case definition, contact tracing and treatment & clinical management protocol have been provided to State authorities of Kerala.
The Minister of State , Sh Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President condoles the passing away of Shri Arun Jaitley
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has condoled the passing away of the former Union Minister, Shri Arun Jaitley. In a message, he said that Shri Jaitley was an outstanding Parliamentarian, legal luminary, towering intellectual, an able administrator and a man of impeccable integrity. Shri Jaitley strove hard and burnt the midnight oil to bring about a consensus across the political spectrum in ushering the revolutionary GST regime in the country, he added.
Following is the text of Vice President’s message:
“I am deeply shocked to learn about the demise of Shri Arun Jaitley, a long time dear friend and one of my closest associates. His death is an irreparable loss to the nation and a personal loss to me. I have no words to express my grief.
Outstanding Parliamentarian, legal luminary, towering intellectual, an able administrator and a man of impeccable integrity, Shri Jaitley distinguished himself by effectively handling important portfolios as Union Minister in the cabinets of Shri A.B. Vajpayee and Shri Narendra Modi .
He was also a recipient of the Best Parliamentarian Award.
Shri Jaitley strove hard and burnt the midnight oil to bring about a consensus across the political spectrum in ushering the revolutionary GST regime in the country. He made immense contribution to public discourse on various issues from time to time.
He was also a communicator par excellence and used to articulate the most complex issues in a simple manner.”
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
National Logistics Portal  being developed as one stop digital platform for integrating all maritime stakeholders for easier and speedier services
Government has a proposal to adopt a maritime single window system as a part of the digitization initiative.
National Logistics Portal  is being developed as a one stop digital platform where all maritime stakeholders are being integrated for easier and speedier services. Following are the features of the portal:
a) Single Platform to perform all core activities of the Importer / Exporter / Customs Broker / Freight Forwarder.
b) End-to-end functionality to perform online transaction with custodians.
c) Providing a level playing field to relevant stakeholders.
d) Complete domestic tracking of the shipment.
e) Real time information of the activities.
f) Enhanced transparency in Government to Business relations and Ease of doing Business.
g) Document Management System to store all the important documents securely.
h) Reduced costs and timeframes for execution of trade and logistics operations.
i) Paper-less transaction, for all the stakeholders.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
Prime Minister's Office
PM chairs Video meeting of Governors, CMs and LGs to discuss aspects of India’s G20 Presidency
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a video meeting of the Governors and Chief Ministers of States and Lt Governors of Union Territories today, to discuss aspects relating to India’s G20 Presidency.
Prime Minister in his remarks stated that India’s G20 Presidency belongs to the entire nation, and is a unique opportunity to showcase the country’s strengths.
Prime Minister emphasized the importance of teamwork, and sought the cooperation of the States / UTs in the organization of various G20 events. He pointed out that the G20 Presidency would help showcase parts of India beyond the conventional big metros, thus bringing out the uniqueness of each part of our country.
Highlighting the large number of visitors who would be coming to India during India’s G20 Presidency and the international media focus on various events, Prime Minister underlined the importance of States and UTs utilizing this opportunity to rebrand themselves as attractive business, investment and tourism destinations. He also reiterated the need to ensure people’s participation in the G20 events by a whole-of-government and a whole-of-society approach.
A number of Governors, Chief Ministers, and Lt. Governors shared their thoughts during the meeting, emphasising the preparations being done by the states to suitably host G20 meetings.
The meeting was also addressed by External Affairs Minister, and a presentation was made by India's G20 Sherpa.